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Lenni Loring asked this question about The Keeper of Lost Things:
A little confused by the stories behind the objects- whether they were written by Laura when she started her book at the end or by Anthony in his fictional story books? Must be the former I suppose, seeing as they were accurate?
IvanOpinion Nice to have the answer from the author herself, although the mere fact that the stories were true does not seem to rule them out as having been writt…moreNice to have the answer from the author herself, although the mere fact that the stories were true does not seem to rule them out as having been written by Anthony or Laura. Anthony could have been able to sense the history of the items, in a similar way to Sunshine. Laura could be basing her short stories on what she was told by owners when they reclaimed the items.

The author might, of course, respond that it is her story and so she is right by definition. She certainly has the right to say what she intended when she wrote the book, but if the book leaves open alternative explanations perhaps the reader need not feel bound by this?(less)
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